2024 DHERST Acceptance List for PNG Universities and Colleges Info

Several readers have contacted us regarding the 2024 Acceptance Lists for PNG Universities, particularly the PDF lists for Non-School Leavers, School Leavers, and Continuing Students. This article aims to answer some of the most frequently asked questions, giving you a clearer picture of what to expect between now and early February 2024.

So, whether you're a non-school leaver, school leaver, or continuing student, read on and prepare yourself!

We've also included recommended blue links throughout this article, providing detailed information on pressing questions currently on the minds of many students and parents.

Important: 

• The 2024 Acceptance Lists for Non-School Leavers, Re-enrolled Students and Continuing Students will first appear on the university's website or in the newspapers before being shared through social media channels and other websites. This also includes Online Students. Therefore, checking the official university website or the newspapers remains crucial for Non-School Leavers, Re-enrolled Students Continuing Students and students enrolled for online studies.

• Grade 12 School Leavers Selection Lists will appear on the DHERST website. DHERST has scheduled the launching of the 2024 School Leaver Acceptance on the 21 of December 2023. Students can check their NOAS accounts to verify their selection status. At actual publication of the Acceptance and Admission Lists will take place on the 23 of December 2023. 

Non-school Leavers Acceptance List

The Non-School Leavers' Acceptance List (NSL) for 2024 features students who did not graduate from Grade 12 in the last five years. This list also includes foreign students and PNG students applying from overseas schools such as those in the US, NZ, Australia, and Singapore.

Important Note: DHERST does not publish the NSL. Instead, each university you applied to will release its own NSL PDF before the academic year begins. So, check the websites of the universities you applied to for the latest updates.

Top Tip: Check the university websites for past year's NSL selection lists. This will give you a good idea of when to expect the 2024 NSL to be released.

Alternatively, PNG Insight keeps a checklist to help you follow up. You can check IF your university's Non-school Leavers Acceptance List has been released yet.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO GET THE INFO

2024 Continuing Students Acceptance List

If you are a continuing student, your university will put out the continuing students' acceptance lists at the end of the academic year or over the 2023/2024 Christmas holiday. It is your responsibility to find out your GPA and possible TESAS Status for the academic year 2024.

The best thing to do is to contact the Student Admin or the university or college Registrar and find out if they've released the Continuing Students Acceptance List. And importantly, check to see that your name is on the list. 

The University of Goroka (UoG) did well last year by informing its continuing students about their status before they went home for the Christmas holiday. We hope UoG does the same this year because it helps massively with the registration and orientation of its NEW students.

In fact, the other universities and colleges in PNG should do the same by informing the Continuing Students to avoid the long queues and unnecessary delays during the registration week.

2024 School Leavers Selections Lists - DHERST

The Grade 12 School Leavers Selections is solely done by DHERST (Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology) through its National Online Application System (NOAS) and National  Online Selection System (NOSS).

If you are a 2023 Grade 12 student, your selections and the announcement of your TESAS status will be formally done by DHERST. 

When is DHERST Acceptance List PDF coming out?

By now the Grade 12 Schools Leavers should know whether they are selected to a University or College, or not. 

In fact, the higher education department launched the Grade 12 National Online Selection on the 21st of December 2023. 

But the non-school leavers and continuing students will have to wait until ALL the names (quotas from each university and college) have been confirmed, compiled and released to the general public. 

Only then, the students should be able to know their confirmed SELECTION STATUS, as well as their final TESAS STATUS.

Here is a detailed article about when DHERST is likely to release the Acceptance List for PNG Universities and Colleges. 

Check out this video info we provided last year - it is still relevant to this year's selections and release of the Acceptance List PDF

Are you on TESAS?

DHERST used different statuses to indicate the TESAS Awards for selected students. 

The awards are based on the PNG government’s yearly sponsorship for students under the AES and HECAS categories, excluding the self-sponsored or corporate and overseas-sponsored students. 

Read this article for the meaning of the acronyms (TESAS, AES & HECAS) and what they mean.

So how will the NSLs, Grade 12 SLs and Continuing Students know if you are on TESAS or not? You can CONFIRM your scholarship status (whether you are on TESAS or self-sponsored) through the final (official) Acceptance List released by DHERST. 

What to do as a Self-sponsored student?

Perhaps the important thing is to confirm your PNG GOVT SCHOLARSHIP (TESAS) status on the 2024 Tertiary Institution's Acceptance List. 

As the name implies, if you are a self-sponsored student you'll have to pay your own fees before the registration and orientation. 

If you do not pay the required fees, your place will be forfeited - another student in the admission pool who has the money will take your place.

Check with your university or college to confirm how much you MUST pay to register. In addition, this information will be contained in the Acceptance Letter your institution sends to you. Make sure you read and understand what you must do before admission.

The best tip is to pay only the required amount, register and apply for the PNG govt's HELP program - read how to apply below.

Secure HELP - PNG Govt Scholarship

DHERST will facilitate the Student Loan Scheme (HELP or Higher Education Loan Program). 

If you are a self-sponsored student, you'll have to pay your fee for the first semester of 2024 and apply for the HELP loan.

The Continuing students and School Leavers can apply for the HELP loan program through their university or college. This also includes those who are doing their masters or doctorate studies. 

Check with your institution and ask for a HELP student loan application form. Also, find out about the due date and what to do so that your application is successful.

What to do if you are on DHERST's Admission Pool?

If you are a student on DHERST's admission pool, you'll have to log in to your National Online Selection Account between now and before the academic year 2024 starts to see if you have been offered a placement at a university or college in PNG.

To give you an idea, the 2021/2022 selection had:

• 31, 817 students were nominated to sit the exams; 
• 26,544 students certified; 
• 16,171 total HEI quota for 2021; and
• 10,373 Grade 12 students will NOT be selected for 2022 HEI studies.

The good news is that there are 6,319 spaces (formally called quotas) to be filled via the Admission Pool. 

So, keep checking to see if you are one of the lucky ones from the admission pool admitted to a university or college. Here is a video on PNG Insight YouTube Channel that explains how the QUOTA works.

SCREENSHOT | DHERST NATIONAL SELECTION ONLINE DATA

Registration and Orientation info for new students

Congratulations if you are selected to continue to a tertiary institution in 2024. There are several things that you should find out. 

• Are you on TESAS (AES, HECAS)?
• Will you be a SELF-SPONSORED student?
• When are you likely to see your name on the DHERST selection list?
• When is the 2024 REGISTRATION and ORIENTATION WEEK?
• Should you inform your institution that you've accepted that offer?

At least, try to find out the answer to the 5 questions as you prepare to go to your new school. 

Here is an article that can help you prepare for registration and orientation week. It gives details on documents you need to present at registration, fees and what to do to get yourself prepared for the new academic year. 

Recommended reading for NSL, School Leavers and Continuing Students

Additional information for Non-school Leavers, Continuing Students and Grade 12 School Leavers are provided in the LINKS within this article.

Check out the links if you need more information on TESAS (HECAS & AES), how to get the  HELP govt loan or about being a SELF-SPONSORED student.

You can also leave a comment to let us know what you think.

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Lae School of Nursing Application 2024 and Admission Info

Non-school leavers who want to apply to the Lae School of Nursing for 2024, the application is NOW ONLINE. PNG Insight understands that in the past the nursing college used to accept the application form in PDF. However, the Lae School of Nursing is now going online. They have a brand new website and are accepting applications online.

The best thing to do is to apply online.

How to apply to Lae School of Nursing for 2024?

The information below is all you need to know to apply successfully as a non-school leaver (NSL). Read on to find out.

Check out the information on GPA for Lae School of Nursing, click here

To apply to Lae School of Nursing:

• Visit this URL (It will take to you the college's website) https://www.laeschoolofnursing.com/non-school-leaver-online-application
• Click on the 'Apply Now' Button
• Fill in the Google Form & complete the application for 2024.

Check out all the colleges and university information for non-school leavers applying to study next year.

Requirements to Apply online to Lae School of Nursing

• All applicants are required to have a Gmail account in order to access the online application. You can create one if you don't already have one. This is so we can automate immediate confirmation notifications to your Gmail account as well as store your data for future reference concerning applications. If you are not already signed in to your Gmail account, you will be asked to before you can fill in your online application

• You will only be allowed a single application per Gmail account. After you submit it, you will not be able to submit another application.

• However, you will be able to edit your submitted application for the remainder of the application duration. Meaning that when the application closes, you will not be able to do any edits to your application

The Closing Date of the Online Application is usually in July. 

Nursing Program at Lae School of Nursing 

The Lae School of Nursing offers three (3) year's Diploma in General Nursing. 

The course curriculum is based on PNG Nursing competency standards as a benchmark which a student must achieve in the following areas of knowledge, skills and attitudes.

During the first two (years) of training, year one and two students are sent to urban clinics, Angau Hospital and rural communities to gain clinical experiences.

In the third year of study, students do their clinical practices at Angau Memorial General Hospital and Lae urban clinics. For rural block practicums, students are usually sent to rural health facilities in Morobe, Madang and Highlands Provinces for 8 weeks.

The academic program in a year has two semesters. Semester 1 begins in February and ends in June and 2nd semester begins in July and ends in November. 

Course fees

Teaching and learning facilities

The campus has teaching and learning facilities which have, two-story buildings; one located on the southern end caters for, on the 2nd floor has three lecture rooms and the ground floor has two practical laboratories and a tutorial room. 

The second academic building, on the 2nd floor, caters for a library, ICT, conference room and post-graduate midwifery course practical and lecture rooms and academic staff office. 

On the ground floor, it has a kitchen & dining hall, administration office and academic staff office.

Lae School of Nursing Acceptance list

The acceptance list for Lae School of Nursing for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts. 

• The non-school leavers who applied straight to the Lae School of Nursing will have to check the institution for the non-school leavers' acceptance list 2024. This list will also be published by DHERST on its website together with the final TESAS list before the academic year starts
• As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2024.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

About Lae School of Nursing

The Lae School of Nursing is an affiliated college with the PNG University of Technology. It was established by the Australian Government under the Ministry of Health in 1964. 

From 1965 up to 1980, it ran several different nursing programs: 

• Nurse Aid Training and Hospital nursing, 
• Community health nursing,
• Community health worker training, and 
• Certificate in General Nursing. 

The GN certificate program was upgraded to the Diploma of Nursing in 2001. The first intake for the Diploma of General Nursing was in 2002.

In 2004, the course program was transferred to PNG Unitech and the first Graduates were in 2005 after the Students successfully completed three years of studies. The Diploma of General Nursing qualification was conferred by PNG University of Technology Lae.

The school is situated 30 meters away from the main town shopping Centre and 30km from the Nazab airport (Lae) and three minutes walk down steps to Angau Memorial Hospital.

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This information is compiled for non-school leavers wanting to study at Lae Nursing College next year. For more information please visit the college's website. 

Madang Teachers College | 2024 Application Form and Admission Info

Study at Madang Teachers College (MTC): Want to study as a non-school leaver or school leaver at the Madang Teachers College? PNG Insight provides this information to help you plan and submit a successful application to become a primary school teacher. 

This article contains the eligibility criteria,  application attachments, admission info, course programs; and how to contact MTC and get the 2024 application form. Contact details are given below if you have a query or want to request an application form.

Applying to MTC: School Leavers vs non-school leavers

School Leavers and Grade 12 (FODE) Matriculants: The Madang teachers college does NOT facilitate the application for School Leavers (Grade 12). The selection of Grade 12 school leavers is done in Port Moresby by the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST). 

If you are a student of Matriculation (FODE), you will also have to apply using the School Leavers Form (SLF) like the mainstream Grade 12 students. 

Non-school Leavers: NSL is the group of students who CAN apply DIRECTLY to MTC. If you are a Grade 12 students who left school in the last 3 years, you are an NSL. Or if you are coming through the Open Colleges, you *maybe* classified as an NSL. 

For the open college students and self-sponsored students, please seek further information from your school/college before applying.

Programs of study at Madang Teachers College (MTC)

As mentioned, MTC accepts both school leavers and non-school leavers into their programs. The college offers both bachelor in Education degree (BEd Primary Education/Teaching) and Diploma in Teaching (Dipl). You must have a Grade Point Average GPA of 2.4 (with NO FAILS) and above to apply for the Diploma in Teaching program. The Bachelor in Primary Education (Pre-service) requires a GPA of 2.5 (with NO FAILS) or above.

To be eligible for Bachelor in Primary Education (Pre-service) NSL selection 2024, you must have the following prerequisites. The Applicant must:

• be Grade 12 School Leavers between 2018 and 2020.
• NOT be a Grade 10 or matriculation student (matriculant).
• have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• have NO FAIL grades in ANY of the subjects studied at Grade 12.
• disclose any disability you have in the 2024 application form.

The 5 points are mandatory. Count yourself ineligible, if you do not meet ALL the eligibility criteria. 

5 Recommended Colleges for 2021: 

• Simbu Teachers College
• Gaulim Teachers College
• Somona Adventist College
• Kokopo Business College
• St Barnabas Nursing College

Madang Teachers College application form 2024: ATTACHMENTS

The attachments are the requirements that you should include with the MTC application form 2024. Both the eligibility criteria and attachments will determine whether your application is successful, or not. 

What you attached with your *completed * application form:

• Copy of Grade 10 and Grade 12 certificates (from MSD).
• Copy of Grade 10 and Grade 12 'Official Transcripts' (from your school).
• Two references (from reputable referees).
• Certified Medical Certificates (from a doctor or medical practitioner).
• Police Character Check Certificates (see here how to get a Police Check and Clearance Certificate).
• Recent passport-size photo.
• Receipt of Application.

Important college admission documents on registration day

The students who are registering must be able to present all the necessary documents that are required of them. 

They are mentioned in the above article and they are as follows: 

• Upper Secondary School Certificate, 
• Medical Report, 
• Acceptance Letter from the college, and 
• Former school ID.

This article contains the Full Admission Information for New Students. Must read

In most cases, the documents that are required upon registration are usually mentioned in the college acceptance letter to students. The list below puts in perspective the required documents for registering at a college in PNG.

Madang Teachers' College Acceptance List

The acceptance list for Madang Teachers' College for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts. 

The non-school leavers who applied straight to Madang Teachers College will have to check the college for the non-school leavers acceptance list 2024.

As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

Get in touch and ask for MTC application form 2024

Perhaps it is important to get in touch with the Students' Admin and registrar at Madang Teachers College before submitting your application form and attachments.

Contact details:

Madang Teachers College, P O Box 218, Madang, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea

Phone: (675) 422 229 / 852 2539 / 4228082

Mobile : 71411171  / 79792925

Email:mtcstudentsinformation@gmail.com

If you do not get a response, here are some suggestions to get an application form.

• Ask a friend/family in Madang to go to MTC and get an application form for you.
• Contact a student of MTC on Social Media and ask him/her to help you.
• Contact a Lecturer, tutor, registrar or employee of MTC to help you out.
• Visit Madang TC and get an application form.

You must use the official application form to apply. Make sure that the form has the recent date and year, college stamp, PNG Education Department Emblem and College Emblem.

General info for school leavers and non-school leavers

Some of this information (contact details, eligibility, attachments, etc) is provided on the application form, but here are five things that you should know. So, ask your Guidance teachers or the college registrar prior to applying to MTC these 5 questions.

1. What is the CUT-OFF GPA for this year?
2. Can I submit my college Application Online too?
3. Who can I contact to know my 2024 Madang Teachers Collection Selection list/status?
4. From your experience, when will the Madang Teachers College 2024 Non-school Leavers selection list come out?
5. What can I do if I am not selected?

About Madang Teachers College

The college is within Madang and easy to get to from the town centre. It offers a wide range of student facilities and activities throughout the year. 

Students' amenities are basic but clean. The facilities meet the requirements and standards to offer a 3-years diploma in teaching. 

Recently, MTC offers a 4 years Bachelors in Primary Education. Practical teaching (Practicum) is assessable in the third year. Students are sent to primary schools in Madang and nearby provinces to do their practical teaching. 

The college fees per year range between K5,000 and K10,000 and depending on whether you are on TESAS/HELP or self-sponsored. 

Appy to a college in PNG as a non-school leaver - opportunities 

Hope this information helps you to apply to the Madang Teachers College. 

If you are a non-school leaver looking for an opportunity to study in PNG, check out the list of application and admission info.

Police Bomana College & Police Reservist Training

IBS University Courses and Admission

UPNG Open College

FODE Matriculation Course Info

Polytechnic Insitute of Papua New Guinea, Lae

PNG Universities NSL Application Info

If you have any questions, leave a comment below. 

Study at Sonoma Adventist College | Application, Selection and Admission info

The Sonoma Adventist College offers courses for primary school teachers training as well as training in Business Studies and Theology. The college is run predominantly by the Seventh Day Adventist Church and is located 17km out of Kokopo Town, Papua New Guinea.

Sonoma is an affiliated campus of PAU enabling them to deliver academic programs in Teacher Education (Primary), Building, Agriculture, Business and Theology.

5 Recommended Colleges for 2021: 

• Simbu Teachers College
• Gaulim Teachers College
• Madang Teachers College
• Kokopo Business College
• St Barnabas Nursing College

How to study at Sonoma Adventist College

You can study at the Sonoma Adventist College as a School Leaver or a Non-school Leaver. All the application and admission information that you need will be provided on the application form. Therefore before applying, get hold of an application form and read through the requirements carefully.

GPA college entry: Minimum GPA 2.20 (This GPA for Teachers Colleges in PNG was raised to 2.8 for the 2024 intakes - here is the latest info)

Sonoma has an affiliation entry pathway to Pacific Adventist University. As a student at Sonoma, you can continue to degree and masters programs at PAU and benefit from the course pathways the university offers for its students.

GPA for Sonoma/PAU entry: PAU recommends that students from Sonoma with a GPA of 2.20 to 2.70 and work experience may qualify for admission into a relevant program of study.

Apply to  study as Non-school Leavers

To apply to Sonoma, you can get an application form from your Local Mission, pastor or at the main SDA Headquarters. Ask friendly people about an application form for Sonoma Adventist College and seek any assistance you may need to complete the application form, fee requirements and admissions info. 

You can also contact the institution directly using the contact given above. 

If you are in Port Moresby, you can alternatively go to the Pacific Adventist University and ask for help with your application. 

Apply to  study as School Leavers

If you are a Grade 12 student, you will have to apply through the DHERST National Online Application System. Ensure that you put Sonoma Adventist College as your First or Second Choice. 

The best time to do that is during the Grace Period when you can adjust your choices - here is how to do that and why it is important.

General Info

The Sonoma Adventist College is an agency-run institution that aims to 'train committed and efficient Christian workers for service to humanity, both, through church employment and outside of church employment.'

The college is a co-ed institution where both male and female students can study for a diploma in Primary Education, Theology or any one of the 5 program areas. 

Students are expected to uphold the highest Christian behaviour when attending Sonoma and remain true to their beliefs when leaving the college.

The core principle is to know, to love and to serve the community.

Sonoma Adventist College course information

• Bachelor of Education (Primary or Early Childhood)

The Bachelor of Education is comprised of a major strand in either Primary or Early Childhood and students enrolling into the program are selected according to their strengths to take up either of the strands. Students in the primary strand should be competent in teaching grades four to eight, while the early childhood graduates specialise in teaching grades one to three, and can also teach Lower Primary classes as well. 

• Diploma in Building program

The Diploma in Building program is a six-semester three-year full-time program. The program aims to develop well-groomed quality building technicians, estimators, project supervisors, project managers and draftsmen with content-based knowledge, well-informed aptitudes, skills and experiences to fit well into the building, architectural and drafting field of employment.

• Diploma in Business program

The 2-year Diploma in Business program is affiliated with the Pacific Adventist University (PAU) School of Business and is designed as a four-semester full-time study program. The broad aim of this program is to prepare students for employment in accounting, computing and financial management positions in the Church and in its various subsidiary organisations, as well as in the wider business professional community. In this context, the course seeks to integrate values with sound principles.

• Diploma in Tropical Agriculture

The Diploma in Tropical Agriculture is a six-semester three-year full-time program with an emphasis on agricultural practices and issues relevant to Papua New Guinea and other oceanic countries of the South Pacific, such as principles of crop production, animal science, natural resources and conservation, soil science, rural extension, agricultural economics, livestock management, agricultural machinery maintenance, marketing and rural sociology.

• Diploma of Ministry

The Diploma of Ministry is a three-year full-time equivalent for intending ministers of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The program is designed primarily to prepare ministers and other skilled pastoral personnel for service in the Adventist Church in the oceanic countries of the South Pacific. It provides a foundation for ordination to pastoral ministry and for later specialisation and graduate studies. Students who successfully complete this program are eligible to apply to PAU for one additional year for the Bachelor of Ministry and Theology program.

Sonoma Adventist College Acceptance List 2023

The acceptance lists are usually published in two parts and separately. The higher education department (DHERST) releases the School Leaver (Grade 12 intake) acceptance list whereas Sonoma does the non-school leavers list.

• The non-school leavers who applied straight to the College will have to check the Pacific Adventist University website for Sonoma Adventist Teachers College non-school leavers acceptance lists.
• As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

If you are following up on the Non-school leavers' application, check on PAU's website because the NSL lists are often published together. 

For the school leavers, you'll have to check the DHERST website.

Contact SAC

Sonoma Adventist College

P.O Box 360, KOKOPO 613

East New Britain Province

Papua New Guinea

Phone: (+675) 982 1782

Fax: (+675) 982 216

Leave a comment and let us know if there is any information we can add to this article to help you. 

Gaulim Teachers College Application, Acceptance and Admission info

Gaulim Teachers College is located in the Gazelle District of East New Britain Province, around 30 minutes drive out of Kokopo Town. The college is heavily subsidised by the PNG Govt but under the patronage of the United Church of Papua New Guinea.

Gaulim Teachers College is a primary teachers training institution.

Contact

THE PRINCIPAL 

GAULIM TEACHERS COLLGE 

P.O.BOX 1343,

KOKOPO

EAST NEW BRITAIN 

How to get Gaulim Teachers College application form?

Contact the student admin directly and ask for the form to be sent to you, If you do not get a response, here are some suggestions to get an application form.

• Ask a friend/family or go to Gaulim Teachers College and get an application form for you.
• Contact a student of Gaulim Teachers College on Social Media and ask him/her to help you.
• Contact a Lecturer, tutor, registrar or employee of Gaulim Teachers College to help you out.
• Visit  Gaulim Teachers College and get an application form.

You must use the official application form to apply. Make sure that the form has the recent date and year, college stamp, PNG Education Department Emblem and College Emblem.

Check out the list of all the Teachers Colleges in PNG and find out how to apply.

General info for new Gaulim Teachers College students

Some of this information (contact details, eligibility, attachments, etc) is provided on the application form, but here are five things that you should know. So, ask your Guidance teachers or the college registrar prior to applying to Gaulim Teachers College these 5 questions.

• What is the CUT-OFF GPA for this year?
• Can I submit my college Application Online too?
• Who can I contact to know the Selection list/status?
• What can I do if I am not selected?

These questions will help you to secure a place to study at Gaulim Teachers College.

5 Recommended Colleges in PNG

• Simbu Teachers College
• Madang Teachers College
• Somona Adventist College
• Kokopo Business College
• St Barnabas Nursing College

Gaulim Teachers College Acceptance List 2024

The acceptance list for Gaulim Teachers College for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts. 

• The non-school leavers who applied straight to Gaulim Teachers College will have to check the college for the non-school leavers acceptance list 2024.
• As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2024.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

About the college

Gaulim Teachers College is a National Institution providing teacher education for Primary School Teachers, also an Agency Institution of the United Church of Papua New Guinea. The teachers' college in the Gazelle District of East New Britain Province. 

Kokopo Business College Courses, Application Form and Admission Info

There are two academic departments at the moment. One is the Diploma Studies Department and the other is TTC Business Studies Department. The Diploma Studies Department offers Diploma courses while the TTC Business Studies Department offers certificate courses. Fi you want to study at Kokopo Business College, this article gives information on the Courses, Application Form and Admission.

Kokopo Business College Courses 

Currently, the college offers five full-time Diploma programmes in Business Studies, two certificate courses, Diploma foundation studies and a range of short courses. 

In 2009 the college introduces the National Certificate in Office Administration and Tour Guide on a modular basis followed by other courses on a modular basis in 2010. 

The National Certificate is Competency-Based Training from levels one to six that will be conducted parallel to the existing programmes.

5 Recommended Colleges: 

• Simbu Teachers College
• Gaulim Teachers College
• Madang Teachers College
• Somona Adventist College
• St Barnabas Nursing College

Diploma and certificate courses

The Diploma Studies Department offers a Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting), a Diploma in Business Studies (Office Administration) and Diploma in Business Studies (Computing), a Diploma in Business Studies (Management), and Diploma in Hospitality Management.

The duration of the course is two years for all diploma-level courses. Students complete four stages in order to be awarded a Diploma in Business Studies. 

A Certificate in Higher Technical Education in Business Studies is conveyed to students who successfully pass stage two of the course.

Jobs and Training offered at Kokopo Business College

The courses offered here are targeting middle levels jobs in the public and private sectors. After completing these courses students are employed. The new employees are placed on the job as a starter undergoing training on the job and later they can be placed in high-level positions. 

Some examples of starter’s job categories that our courses are focusing on include the following:

• Accounting Courses — Accounts Clerks, junior Accountants, Account Payable clerks, Cash Book Clerks,      Payroll Officers, Inventory Controllers, creditors/debtors clerks etc...
• Management — Marketing & sales executives or representatives, warehouse house clerks, Logistics officers, procurement officers, Human Resources officers, Recruitment officers, supervisors, trainee Managers and other broad job categories.
• Office Administration – Receptionists, executives secretaries, Sales & Marketing Representatives,      Purchasing Officers, Warehouse clerks, Production Planners, Human Resource Personals, etc...
• Business Computing — Software techniques, Computer software consultants, junior computer programmers, data entry clerks, business analysts etc.
• Hospitality and Tourism - Tour Guides, Travel Agents, Air Stewards and Hostesses, Waitress, Cooks, Hostel attendees, supervisors, trainee managers, airline ticket officers etc.

Kokopo Business College Acceptance List

The acceptance list for Holy Trinity Teachers College for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts. 

• The non-school leavers who applied straight to Kokopo Business College will have to check the college for the non-school leaver's acceptance list 2024.
• As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2024.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on select dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

Contact Kokopo Business College

P.O.Box 504

Rabaul

East New Britain Province

Phone: 982 8556

Fax: 983 8557

How to get a  Kokopo Business College Application Form 2024?

Contact the student admin directly and ask for the application form to be sent to you. If you do not get a response, here are some suggestions to get an application form.

• Ask a friend/family in Kokopo to go to KCB and get an application form for you.
• Contact a student of KBC on Social Media and ask him/her to help you.
• Contact a Lecturer, tutor, registrar or employee of KBC to help you out.
• Visit  Kokopo Business College and get an application form.

You must use the official application form to apply. Make sure that the form has the recent date and year, college stamp, PNG Education Department Emblem and College Emblem.

General info for school leavers and non-school leavers

Some of this information (contact details, eligibility, attachments, etc) is provided on the application form, but here are five things that you should know. So, ask your Guidance teachers or the college registrar prior to applying to KBC these 5 questions.

• What is the CUT-OFF GPA for this year?
• Can I submit my college Application Online too?
• Who can I contact to know my Kokopo Business College Collection Selection list/status?
• From your experience, when will the Kokopo Business College 2024 Non-school Leavers selection list come out?
• What can I do if I am not selected?

These a questions that will help you to secure a place to study at  Kokopo Business College.

Please comment and let us know if you need help.

Study at St. Barnabas School of Nursing Alotau PNG

St. Barnabas School of Nursing is in Alotau Milne Bay Province Papua New Guinea. The Nursing College is run by the following mainline churches: Anglican, Catholic and United Church. The college was founded by the Anglican church-Dogura.

St. Barnabas School of Nursing Acceptance List 2024

The acceptance list for St Barnabas School of Nursing for non-school leavers and school leavers will come out before the academic year starts. 

• The non-school leavers who applied straight to St Barnabas School of Nursing must check the college for the non-school leavers' acceptance list 2024.
• As for the Grade 12 school leavers who applied through the National Online Application System (NOAS), check the higher education website for the DHERST Acceptance List 2024.

If you have any questions, check out this link for information on selection dates and acceptance lists for tertiary institutions in PNG.

5 Recommended Colleges for 2024: 

• Simbu Teachers College
• Gaulim Teachers College
• Madang Teachers College
• Sonoma Adventist College
• Kokopo Business College

ITI PNG List of Campuses (International Training Institute - Papua New Guinea)

International Training Institute (ITI) has 10 campuses ( and 1 distance learning centre) in Papua New Guinea. 

They provide a variety of entry (certificate) courses in IT, Human Resource Management and accounting. 

ITI Diploma Programs are accredited by DHERST.

Check out 2024 ITI Non-School Leavers (NSL) Selection List here.

Contact the campus nearest to you if you need information on 2024 application forms, acceptance lists, registrations and admission, and courses. More information on ITI courses and Fees is here.

1. ITI POM CAMPUS

Scratchley Road, Badili

PO Box 6322, BOROKO, NCD

Ph: 320 2800 Fax: 320 0513

Mob: 7050 6997 | 7685 0523

Email: enquires@iti.ac.pg

2. ITI LAE CAMPUS

Steamships Property, Sletjford Street,

Building 03, Sect 30, Lot #01, Unit #01,

PO Box 618, LAE, MOROBE PROVINCE,

Phone: 472 2790 Fax: 472 0199

Mobile: 7342 8032 | 7577 8757

Email: enquires.lae@iti.ac.pg

3. ITI KIMBE CAMPUS

Morokea Town,

PO Box 694, KIMBE

West New Britain,

Phone: 983 4922 and 942 0049

Fax: 983 5873

Mob: 7484 8828, 70255072

Email: enquires.kimbe@iti.ac.pg

4. ITI BUKA CAMPUS

Seville House, North Bougainville,

Autonomous Region of Bougainville,

PO Box 704, BUKA Island, AROB,

Mobile: 7162 5486

Email: enquires.kokopau@iti.ac.pg

5. ITI ALOTAU CAMPUS

Education Milne Bay, Waigili Centre,

PO Box 142, ALOTAU,

Milne Bay Province,

Phone: 641 1223

Mob: 7613 7253 | 7079 0821

Email: enquires.alotau@iti.ac.pg

6. ITI KAVIENG CAMPUS

Section 44, Lot 06, Crescent Street,

Court Road, KAVIENG TOWN,

New Ireland Province.

PO Box 356, KAVIENG. Phone: 984 2703  Mobile: 7077 7099

Email: enquires.kavieng@iti.ac.pg

7. ITI GOROKA CAMPUS

Okuk Highway, Opp.Mt.Sion,

PO Box 534, GOROKA,

Eastern Highlands Province

Phone: 532 2887 Fax: 532 2853

Mobile: 7487 0657 | 7619 7939

Email: enquires.goroka@iti.ac.pg

8. ITI HAGEN CAMPUS

Corner Pena & Moka Place, Hagen Town

PO Box 377, MT.HAGEN,

Western Highland Province,

Phone: 542 1276  Mob: 7389 0468 | 7527 2549  Email: enquires.hagen@iti.ac.pg

9. ITI MANUS CAMPUS

White Haus,

Section 43, Lot 4, Ward 2,

PO Box 39, LORENGAU TOWN,

Manus Province.

Phone: 946 0063 Mobile: 7656 1472 / 7935 2388

Email: enquires.manus@iti.ac.pg

10. ITI KIUNGA CAMPUS

Town Centre, Council Chamber Building,

PO Box 148, KIUNGA, Western Province.

Phone: 649 2965 Mob: 7951 7982 | 7340 6163

Email: enquires.kiunga@iti.ac.pg

11.   ITI ENB Distance Centre

JR Holdings Building, Gumur Service Station, Second Floor, 1st Room,

PO Box 1200, KOKOPO, East New Britain.

Mobile: 7295 0131  Fax: 320 0513

Email: enquires.kokopo@iti.ac.pg

International Training Institute (ITI) PNG

ITI was established in March 1999 to provide affordable and quality education for the people of Papua New Guinea. It started at the rented office space in Ori Lavi Haus in Boroko NCD with two rooms one being the office and another room being a computer lab with seven computers.

ITI initially offered certificate courses in computing and had its first intake with 30 students in 1999. It gradually moved to bigger premises within Ori Lavi Haus due to an increase in student numbers. 

Within 3 years ITI had also established an institute affiliation with Queensland Institute Business and Technology (QIBT) to offer the Certificate IV program in Business.

ITI has established another affiliation with the University of Southern Queensland within a short period to offer a first-year bachelor's degree program in business. 

This arrangement helped us to gain experience in the way the Australian system of education is managed. This in turn led us to improve our internal process and our quality for the future.

ITI PNG aims and objectives

ITI aims to provide education at the doorstep and this led us to provide education in other centres that are rarely visited by other private institutes in PNG.

With this in mind, ITI opened our first campus in Lae in 2004 due to demand in the other parts of PNG. ITI went on to establish 11 student centres in PNG.

ITI is accredited with DHERST 

ITI was granted full institute accreditation by the Ministry for Higher Education, Research Science, and Technology in the year 2013.

The enrollment number of students surpassed the 1,000 milestone in 2003 whilst in the year 2017, the number of students exceeded 4,000.

In 2018, ITI introduced a new Higher Diploma program and the duration of the study is for 2 years. These programs are approved by the Department of Higher Education Science and Technology (DHERST).

Recommended study opportunities in PNG

• Simbu Teachers College
• Gaulim Teachers College
• Madang Teachers College
• Sonoma Adventist College
• St Barnabas Nursing College